A Native American word that in Lakota means "hello", in Kiowa it means "thank you," and in Cherokee it is used at the end of a prayer similar to the use of "amen," often accompanied by "Mitakuye Oyasin." Adopted by the New Age community and defined by any number of its native meanings or to as a statement of "we are all related".

At the close of a shamanic session the shaman says "Aho" collectively thanking the participants and drawing both physical and spiritual attendees together.